Serving 564 students in grades 5-6, Wylie Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
71%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Wylie Middle School?
564 students attend Wylie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wylie Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wylie Middle School?
Wylie Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wylie Middle School offer ?
Wylie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Wylie Middle School part of?
Wylie Middle School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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